BEIJING — China’s long-suffering real estate sector expanded for the first time in seven quarters, the National Bureau of Statistics reported on Wednesday, as the end of pandemic restrictions brought …
Commercial property sales to hit MOP 1.32 bln in Q2
Macau’s commercial property sales are expected to increase by 22 per cent in the second quarter of 2023, with the total amounting to MOP 1.32 billion, …
Georgia: Our Temp Tags ‘Wreaking Havoc’ in NYC Because of Lax Rules, Few Investigators
Officials in Georgia admitted that its main agency in charge of regulating the retail car industry has only four investigators for 7,500 dealers in the state, making it difficult to crack down on …
Dubai real estate: New QR code requirement to take effect from April 24th
Aiming to bboost property investment in the city, Dubai has implemented a new system to crack down on fake real estate advertisements. Dubai real estate: New QR code requirement to take effect from …
Family told ‘it’ll be 20 years’ before they can leave cramped London flat
My 17-year-old daughter has to share a room with her nearly 11-year-old brother. They are both disabled. They don’t have any space. It’s really not appropriate.’ …
Name change from Ceylon to Sri Lanka has caused utter destruction: Astronomer
Science writer and astronomer Anura C. Perera claims that the country’s name change from Ceylon to Sri Lanka has caused utter destruction over the past few decades owing to the unfavorable word ‘Sri’.
Xi hints at leveraging North Korea to pressure US
The recent betrayal by French President Emmanuel Macron notwithstanding, the United States is working to align allies to constrain China’s threats against Taiwan and in resistance to its intellectual …
Criteria for Malaysia My Second Home programme to be reviewed: Tourism minister
The current criteria of the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme, which were tightened previously in 2021, is set to be reviewed, said Malaysian tourism, arts and culture minister Tiong King Sing.
Thai property tycoon Srettha eyes promotion to prime minister
HUA HIN, Thailand — Winning a clear majority in Thailand’s upcoming general elections would guarantee that Pheu Thai, the largest opposition party, can carry out its policies of a 10,000 baht ($291) …
Luxury hotel opens atop Vietnam’s tallest building
The standard for luxury hotels in Vietnam has just gotten higher – literally. The new Vinpearl Landmark 81 has just opened inside the country’s tallest building, Landmark 81, in Ho Chi Minh City. It …